US defense chief apologizes for concealing cancer hospitalization
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Thursday apologized for concealing his prostate cancer diagnosis and hospitalization from President Joe Biden and the rest of the government.
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Bob Beamon's 'jump of the century' Olympic gold sells for $441,000
US long jumper Bob Beamon parted with the Olympic gold medal he won at the 1968 Mexico City summer games leaping 29 feet -- the standing Olympic record -- for $441,000 on Thursday.
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Which dogs live the longest? Small ones with long noses
Small dogs with long noses, sucg as whippets and miniature dachshunds, live for years longer than large flat-faced breeds such as English bulldogs, new research said on Thursday.
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Injury-hit Bayern advance Zaragoza signing
Injury-hit Bayern Munich successfully brought forward the signing of Spain winger Bryan Zaragoza from La Liga club Granada, the German club announced on Thursday.
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Ford starts as Roots and Dingwall make England debuts against Italy
George Ford will start at fly-half England's Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday after coach Steve Borthwick named a side featuring several new faces.
Read moreMediators work for halt to deadly Gaza fighting
Mediators pushed on with efforts for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire as fighting raged in the besieged Gaza Strip on Thursday, deepening a dire humanitarian crisis.
Read moreBarcelona faces water restrictions as drought emergency declared
Spain's second city Barcelona and much of the surrounding region of Catalonia entered a drought emergency Thursday, clearing the way for tighter water restrictions after three years without significant rainfall.
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Ukrainian nuclear staff barred from Russia-held plant: IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Thursday that workers from Ukraine's atomic energy operator Energoatom have been barred from the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
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Kinghorn sidelined as Rowe starts in Scotland team to face Wales
Blair Kinghorn has been ruled out of Scotland's opening Six Nations matches due to a knee injury, with Kyle Rowe set to make his first international start at full-back in Saturday's clash at Wales.
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France skipper Alldritt seeks consistency in 'challenging' Ireland Test
Consistency is key for victory in the Six Nations, France captain Gregory Alldritt argued ahead of the "massive challenge" of taking on Ireland in Marseille on Friday.
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